By Milton Kirby | Chicago, IL | June 10, 2026

The Atlanta Dream leaned on their most reliable lineup and a dominant rebounding performance from Angel Reese to secure an 82–75 win over the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena on Monday night. The victory moves Atlanta to 8–2 when starting the combination of Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon, and Angel Reese, a unit that continues to define the Dream’s identity on both ends of the floor.

The win also pushes Atlanta to 31–37 all‑time against Chicago and 15–18 on the road in the series. More importantly, it lifts the Dream to 3–1 in Commissioner’s Cup play, bringing their total to $10,000 raised for The King Center, the team’s designated charity.

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Howard Makes History — Again

Rhyne Howard added another milestone to her rapidly growing résumé. With her 17‑point performance, she became the youngest player in WNBA history to reach 2,500 points, 500 rebounds, 500 assists, 200 steals, and 100 blocks. Only Diana Taurasi and Maya Moore sit anywhere near that company — and Howard reached it earlier than both.

Howard’s all‑around impact showed again Monday:
17 points, 5 assists, 3 steals, and steady leadership in the fourth quarter when Atlanta needed composure.

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Reese Rewrites the Record Book

Angel Reese continues to make the extraordinary look routine. She tied her season high with 17 rebounds, becoming the first player in Dream history to record back‑to‑back 17‑rebound games.

Her stat line — 17 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals — marked her eighth double‑double of the season and the 57th of her career, the most double‑doubles ever recorded through a player’s first 75 WNBA games.

Reese’s presence on the glass changed the game’s tempo, especially in the fourth quarter when Atlanta outscored Chicago 25–17 to close it out.

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Hillmon’s Breakout and Balanced Scoring

Naz Hillmon delivered her best offensive outing of the season, scoring 16 points on 50% shooting, including three drilled shots from 3-point range, a wrinkle that stretched Chicago’s defense and opened driving lanes for Canada and Gray.

All five Atlanta starters finished in double figures:

• Angel Reese: 17 pts, 17 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl
• Rhyne Howard: 17 pts, 3 reb, 5 ast, 3 stl
• Naz Hillmon: 16 pts, 6 reb
• Allisha Gray: 14 pts, 4 reb, 3 stl
• Jordin Canada: 14 pts, 6 ast

The Dream also shot a blistering 93.8% from the free‑throw line (15–16), a key separator in a game that stayed tight through three quarters.

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How the Game Unfolded

Atlanta opened with an 18–17 edge after the first quarter, but Chicago responded with a strong second frame to take a 42–39 halftime lead. The Dream tightened their defense in the third, holding the Sky to just 16 points, and then closed the game with their most efficient offensive quarter of the night.

Chicago’s Kahleah Copper‑replacement, Natasha Cloud, led the Sky with 18 points, while Kamilla Cardoso added 5 assists and Azurá Stevens pulled down 7 rebounds.

But Chicago couldn’t match Atlanta’s balance, physicality, or late‑game execution.

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Starting Lineups

Atlanta Dream:
Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon, Angel Reese

Chicago Sky:
Skylar Diggins, Jacy Sheldon, Gabriela Jaquez, Azurá Stevens, Kamilla Cardoso

Atlanta played without Brionna Jones (right knee) and Amy Okonkwo (coach’s decision). Chicago was without DiJonai Carrington, Rickea Jackson, and Courtney Vandersloot.

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Final Score Atlanta 82, Chicago 75 (18–17 | 21–25 | 18–16 | 25–17)

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